Fastboot <waiting for device> - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Earlier i have my root for the mobile usuing towel root .. Trying to flash kernels now and recovery .. But i cant .. I followed the steps .. Wrote " fastboot flash boot boot.img " and everything .. But it keeps writing waiting for device .. Is there a solution for that ?
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Chelshady said:
Earlier i have my root for the mobile usuing towel root .. Trying to flash kernels now and recovery .. But i cant .. I followed the steps .. Wrote " fastboot flash boot boot.img " and everything .. But it keeps writing waiting for device .. Is there a solution for that ?
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in cmd try "fastboot devices" you should see your device, if not ,install drivers and try again it should work

Thats what happens when i type fastboot devices
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Typical causes of that:
Not having the fastboot.exe in the folder you are working in on the PC.
or
Not in bootloader mode on the phone.

es0tericcha0s said:
Typical causes of that:
Not having the fastboot.exe in the folder you are working in on the PC.
or
Not in bootloader mode on the phone.
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fastboot.exe is in the folder i`m sure .. but i run the phone in fastboot mode .. what is bootloader mode ?

Ohhh...is this on the D5503? Sony Xperia Z Compact? You sure you're in fastboot and not flashmode? What color is the LED? If you go into your device manager, does it show your device with or without an exclamation mark? Might have some helpful info here:
http://techglen.com/2014/03/26/inst...-14-3-a-0-681-4-4-2-kitkat-official-firmware/
I think you might have to unlock the bootloader before regular fastboot commands work.

es0tericcha0s said:
Typical causes of that:
Not having the fastboot.exe in the folder you are working in on the PC.
or
Not in bootloader mode on the phone.
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es0tericcha0s said:
Ohhh...is this on the D5503? Sony Xperia Z Compact? You sure you're in fastboot and not flashmode? What color is the LED? If you go into your device manager, does it show your device with or without an exclamation mark? Might have some helpful info here:
http://techglen.com/2014/03/26/inst...-14-3-a-0-681-4-4-2-kitkat-official-firmware/
I think you might have to unlock the bootloader before regular fastboot commands work.
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The LED color is blue

es0tericcha0s said:
Ohhh...is this on the D5503? Sony Xperia Z Compact? You sure you're in fastboot and not flashmode? What color is the LED? If you go into your device manager, does it show your device with or without an exclamation mark? Might have some helpful info here:
http://techglen.com/2014/03/26/inst...-14-3-a-0-681-4-4-2-kitkat-official-firmware/
I think you might have to unlock the bootloader before regular fastboot commands work.
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this is the device manager

Ok, so what are you trying to do in fastboot?
Also, try this command to see if it works:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version

es0tericcha0s said:
Ok, so what are you trying to do in fastboot?
Also, try this command to see if it works:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
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Tried before and it worked.

es0tericcha0s said:
Ok, so what are you trying to do in fastboot?
Also, try this command to see if it works:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
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trying to flash a kernel

It seems like the bootloader is not unlocked then. You won't be able to install a kernel without doing that first.
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es0tericcha0s said:
It seems like the bootloader is not unlocked then. You won't be able to install a kernel without doing that first.
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NNow dial *#*#7378423#*#* and navigate to Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status
Now look for Bootloader Unlock Allowed
If Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes, then you may proceed
i tried that and it said yes :\

Ok, good deal. That means you can go through the steps to unlock the bootloader, not that it is already unlocked. Refer to the guide I posted and it has what other steps you need to do to proceed.

es0tericcha0s said:
Ok, good deal. That means you can go through the steps to unlock the bootloader, not that it is already unlocked. Refer to the guide I posted and it has what other steps you need to do to proceed.
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everything is great until i have to type " fastboot devices " happens like what i told you before

You got the key from Sony and it went through and wiped your phone and all that and still no fastboot connection?

es0tericcha0s said:
You got the key from Sony and it went through and wiped your phone and all that and still no fastboot connection?
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yes it reboots showing blue LED when i hold volume up while i connect the usb .. still the same problem :\

Try replacing the normal fastboot command with this:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce
Just to clarify - You signed up @ Sony's dev site and they emailed you the key to input in the commands to unlock the bootloader?

es0tericcha0s said:
Try replacing the normal fastboot command with this:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce
Just to clarify - You signed up @ Sony's dev site and they emailed you the key to input in the commands to unlock the bootloader?
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you mean that ?

Chelshady said:
you mean that ?
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Yes, and the key worked, wiped your phone and all that? If it still isn't working, then just use the flash tool to install the kernel.
http://www.androidizer.com/how-to-flash-custom-kernel-using-flashtool/

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HTC One keeps rebooting

Hi. I unlocked my phone and had it running on Android Revolution HD 9.0. After updating to Android Revolution HD 10.0 my phone keeps rebooting.
Hboot version is 1.44.0000. If there is any other info needed let me know and I will try to provide it.
yes more info. cant you get into bootloader?
skinsfanbdh said:
yes more info. cant you get into bootloader?
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Yes I can. But I can't enter into recovery. As soon as I do the phone tries to boot into clockwork mod and reboots again.
you can either get the all in one toolkit or if your familiar with fastboot and adb use "fastboot erase cache"
skinsfanbdh said:
you can either get the all in one toolkit or if your familiar with fastboot and adb use "fastboot erase cache"
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I can't use the all in one toolkit because the phone is not on USB debugging mode.
Qban Shadow said:
I can't use the all in one toolkit because the phone is not on USB debugging mode.
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i dont think it matters if your in bootloader fastboot usb.
skinsfanbdh said:
i dont think it matters if your in bootloader fastboot usb.
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You are right. I was able to erase cache and boot into clockwork mod. You are the man my friend.

[Q] How to install androwook

Hello,
Since my tf201 was getting really slowly I was thinking of putting a custom rom on it, since those are faster(?) than the stock rom. I found out that androwook is a pretty decent custom rom so I wanted to install it, only 1 problem. I have 0 knowledge of this 'Rooting, flashing, fastbooting..." The instructions on how to install it is useless to me. I managed to unblock it by using the asus tool, but thats as far as I got. I have absolutely no idea what to do now, is there any guide on this forum for noobs instead of experts of how to root and install custom roms?
Thanks
Have you read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26595658&postcount=1? If you come back with specific questions I'm sure you will get help
hello,
yes i've read that but as I said im a complet noob and stuck at the part boot into revovery. when i select the usb mode it says starting fastboot but it doenst do anything. When I looked on the internet I found that you had to enter some commands on your computer but I've no idea what.. so im stuck
palmenmichiel said:
hello,
yes i've read that but as I said im a complet noob and stuck at the part boot into revovery. when i select the usb mode it says starting fastboot but it doenst do anything. When I looked on the internet I found that you had to enter some commands on your computer but I've no idea what.. so im stuck
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Be sure you are at the last stock jb rom, and then
0. Backup your data, and make a factory reset
1. Unlock device by executing the unlock app for TFP with WiFi on
2. Install TWRP
3. Install Hairy Recovery & Upgrade Bootloader
4. Install Hairybean 2.2
For step1 and step2, here is the ref
http://goo.gl/oROU2
After installing TWRP, power off your TFP and power on with volumn down until you see a menu showing RCK, volume up to enter TWRP
Follow the instruction of HB after you boot into TWRP(step3 and step4)
kayusumi222 said:
Be sure you are at the last stock jb rom, and then
0. Backup your data, and make a factory reset
1. Unlock device by executing the unlock app for TFP with WiFi on
2. Install TWRP
3. Install Hairy Recovery & Upgrade Bootloader
4. Install Hairybean 2.2
For step1 and step2, here is the ref
After installing TWRP, power off your TFP and power on with volumn down until you see a menu showing RCK, volume up to enter TWRP
Follow the instruction of HB after you boot into TWRP(step3 and step4)
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Thanks for the info, but I'm stil stuck.. I got the blob file and the fastboot.exe in the same folder, I open the command thingy on that folder, I copy this line in the command "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob" and then it says it is not recognized as a command, programma or hatch file.. I'm starting to think this rooting stuff is nothing for me haha
palmenmichiel said:
Thanks for the info, but I'm stil stuck.. I got the blob file and the fastboot.exe in the same folder, I open the command thingy on that folder, I copy this line in the command "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob" and then it says it is not recognized as a command, programma or hatch file.. I'm starting to think this rooting stuff is nothing for me haha
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Did yo navigate to the fastboot folder? For example, if your folder "fastboot" is at the root of C:
Then you have to navigate to C:\fastboot first. --> cd c:\fastboot
kayusumi222 said:
Did yo navigate to the fastboot folder? For example, if your folder "fastboot" is at the root of C:
Then you have to navigate to C:\fastboot first. --> cd c:\fastboot
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Yes.. Still won't work, I think ill just let my tablet as it as. I did the factory reset and it runs a whole lot faster now, only problem is that I only used my tablet to watch tv (My operator has a app named tv overal to watch tv on your tablet/phone) Problem is it wont work anymore because it has detected that I rooted my tablet, so now I've reached absolutely nothing, no custom rom and my only app I use frequently doenst work anymore... God I should have never started this haha
palmenmichiel said:
Yes.. Still won't work, I think ill just let my tablet as it as. I did the factory reset and it runs a whole lot faster now, only problem is that I only used my tablet to watch tv (My operator has a app named tv overal to watch tv on your tablet/phone) Problem is it wont work anymore because it has detected that I rooted my tablet, so now I've reached absolutely nothing, no custom rom and my only app I use frequently doenst work anymore... God I should have never started this haha
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You can use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to temp-unroot, btw, did you unlock it?
You should have these items in the fastboot folder (as attachment)
kayusumi222 said:
You can use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to temp-unroot, btw, did you unlock it?
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Yes I did, when I start up there was a white line on the top saying it was unlocked so that worked, also when I use OTA Rootkeeper it doesn't even say I'm rooted, this is becoming complicated :d
palmenmichiel said:
Yes I did, when I start up there was a white line on the top saying it was unlocked so that worked, also when I use OTA Rootkeeper it doesn't even say I'm rooted, this is becoming complicated :d
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If you just unlocked your device, you have to flash CWM/TWRP first to flash root....
kayusumi222 said:
If you just unlocked your device, you have to flash CWM/TWRP first to flash root....
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So why does the app say I'm rooted then.. weird... But I dont get it why the command doenst work for me, I have all the zip and unzipped files in my download map, so the blop file, fastboot.exe,... is all in the download map, so I shift right click and open the command thingy, what do i do wrong?
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palmenmichiel said:
So why does the app say I'm rooted then.. weird... But I dont get it why the command doenst work for me, I have all the zip and unzipped files in my download map, so the blop file, fastboot.exe,... is all in the download map, so I shift right click and open the command thingy, what do i do wrong?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42407269
Maybe you can try to boot into fastboot mode and connect TFP to your PC, in the command windows type "fastboot reboot"
Check whether if your TFP reboot
kayusumi222 said:
Maybe you can try to boot into fastboot mode and connect TFP to your PC, in the command windows type "fastboot reboot"
Check whether if your TFP reboot
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I mamaged to get it working by simple renaming the blop file to twrp instead of the long original name and it worked, afterwards I rooted it with some moterola program I found on the forum. So now only the last 2 steps and I'm done
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palmenmichiel said:
I mamaged to get it working by simple renaming the blop file to twrp instead of the long original name and it worked, afterwards I rooted it with some moterola program I found on the forum. So now only the last 2 steps and I'm done
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If you don't rename it. Then the command should be look like this "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf201-JB.blob"
Now you can flash the rom you like and enjoy it
kayusumi222 said:
If you don't rename it. Then the command should be look like this "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf201-JB.blob"
Now you can flash the rom you like and enjoy it
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thanks for your help, much appriciated, however you write it haha
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Flashing cwm and rooting on unlocked BL P760?

Hi everyone,
So after deciding whether to do it or not, i finally unlocked my BL yesterday. At least when i dial the secret number and look at BL info, it says "UNLOCK".
But I've been trying to flash cwm and rooting but it seems my device is not being recognised in cmd.
And i am having difficulties to install fastboot drivers again because my device is not showing up at all in device manager.
If you could kindly list some simple instructions on how to flash cwm and rooting on unlocked BL (Before you ask, yes i went through all the guides with no avail) or help me to install flashboot drivers properly, it would be appreciated.
Thank you and good day.
EDIT 1: I can boot in fastboot mode, But when i do adb devices, driver installation fails and thus the command for flashing cwm says "waiting for device" and never flashes.
EDIT 2: From what i have searched from previous posts , i need to wait 30mins, I will do that and report.... Hopefully it will work
If you can boot into fastboot then do fastboot devices, adb devices are commands in adb mode, not fastboot mode, instead of flashing through adb use fastboot flash , hope I help!
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EpicLordPhone said:
If you can boot into fastboot then do fastboot devices, adb devices are commands in adb mode, not fastboot mode, instead of flashing through adb use fastboot flash , hope I help!
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Sorry,
I actually did what u said.
But when i type the command (in cmd) : C:\Android>fastboot devices ---> The command is accepted and there is a driver installation which fails.
Even then i continued and typed : C:\Android>fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-p760.img
But with the second command, it simply says "waiting for device" in the command window, but nothing happens.
kirakun said:
But with the second command, it simply says "waiting for device" in the command window, but nothing happens.
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Put recovery.img on sdcard
Using Android Terminal Emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
P.S Sorry my ENG
Lgeob said:
Put recovery.img on sdcard
Using Android Terminal Emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
P.S Sorry my ENG
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But I only have an unlocked BL and I do NOT have root either :/
kirakun said:
But I only have an unlocked BL and I do NOT have root either :/
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What prevents get root?
Lgeob said:
What prevents get root?
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When i enter fastboot mode, pc installs drivers but driver installation fails. Cannot use fastboot commands. I try to re-install fastboot drivers (omap4boot drivers) but i cannot find device in device manager
kirakun said:
When i enter fastboot mode, pc installs drivers but driver installation fails. Cannot use fastboot commands. I try to re-install fastboot drivers (omap4boot drivers) but i cannot find device in device manager
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BL unlocked?
Get root with LGPwn.apk.
Thru Terminal put recovery.img
Lgeob said:
BL unlocked?
Get root with LGPwn.apk.
Thru Terminal put recovery.img
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okay ill try this
Lgeob said:
BL unlocked?
Get root with LGPwn.apk.
Thru Terminal put recovery.img
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I don't have spritebud, so LGPwn.apk does not work
kirakun said:
I don't have spritebud, so LGPwn.apk does not work
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Try this method.
Casserole said:
Try this method.
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Thanks for the reply ^^ I was planning to use this as last resort XD Do u think its reliable o-o?
And also after installing this i can flash cwm ?
kirakun said:
And also after installing this i can flash cwm ?
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Do it.Не ссы :good:

Huawei y6

hello,
my device is rooted tried to flash twrp recovery via rashr but always it open fastboot that's why
please tell me how to flash twrp on my device
scc-u21
thanks,
Desill said:
hello,
my device is rooted tried to flash twrp recovery via rashr but always it open fastboot that's why
please tell me how to flash twrp on my device
scc-u21
thanks,
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Is ur bootloader unlocked
Amaan007 said:
Is ur bootlpader unlocked
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may be it's not unlocked bc always open fastboot but on fastboot says bootloader: unlocked
Desill said:
may be it's not unlocked bc always open fastboot but on fastboot says bootloader: unlocked
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In fastboot type
fastboot oem device-info
Amaan007 said:
In fastboot type
fastboot oem device-info
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pc ? using adp?
it says connect your phone to us caple and open hisuit
Phone: unlocked
SRP: Unlock
so what I have to do?!
Desill said:
it says connect your phone to us caple and open hisuit
Phone: unlocked
SRP: Unlock
so what I have to do?!
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You need minimal adb and fastboot drivers search it on xda

Fastboot error "FAILED (Remote: Command Not Allowed"

Hi guys!
I'm having troubleshooting with my Mate 10 Lite, i try to root with this forum : https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/how-to/how-to-huawei-mate-10-pro-standard-t3709535, but the problem is when i try to boot in the custom temporary recovery, fastboot gives me the following problem : "FAILED (Remote: Command not allowed)"
Help me please
Thanks for reading
Are you sure that your boot loader is unlocked?
MrGrim said:
Are you sure that your boot loader is unlocked?
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Yeah, sure, i tried relocking and unlocking and nothing
MrGrim said:
Are you sure that your boot loader is unlocked?
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an idea for this problem?
Koa1 said:
an idea for this problem?
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Did u Checked with Fastboot?
Fastboot getvar Bootloader unlock?
What command did u Use`?
uweork said:
Did u Checked with Fastboot?
Fastboot getvar Bootloader unlock?
What command did u Use`?
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Fastboot oem unlock [Code here]
uweork said:
Did u Checked with Fastboot?
Fastboot getvar Bootloader unlock?
What command did u Use`?
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And i check with Fastboot, it says unlocked
uweork said:
Did u Checked with Fastboot?
Fastboot getvar Bootloader unlock?
What command did u Use`?
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An idea to know what i'm doing wrong?
Koa1 said:
An idea to know what i'm doing wrong?
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You are at this point,right?
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-mate10-lite.img
Your device will boot into temporary TWRP, ??
or have you used
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-mate10-lite.img
??
First one should not work. second installs twrp, but i dont Know if you Huawei overwrite TWRP after first boot.
then it should be
Code:
fastboot boot Recovery
to restart in TWRP
uweork said:
You are at this point,right?
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-mate10-lite.img
Your device will boot into temporary TWRP, ??
or have you used
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-mate10-lite.img
??
First one should not work. second installs twrp, but i dont Know if you Huawei overwrite TWRP after first boot.
then it should be
Code:
fastboot boot Recovery
to restart in TWRP
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It is works after a flash, now i have oreo with TWRP and Magisk, thank you so much
Koa1 said:
It is works after a flash, now i have oreo with TWRP and Magisk, thank you so much
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No Prob mate, Thats why we are all here for :fingers-crossed:

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